How did your love story begin?

It all started with a swipe. I was on Bumble, not really expecting much, just hoping to connect with someone genuine. Then I saw her. A beautiful Filipino woman that’s living inDubai, with a smile that stopped time and eyes full of quiet strength. I swiped right, not thinking someone that far away would ever match with me… but she did. At first, it was small talk, polite, curious, and cautious. But quickly, our conversations grew deeper.

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

I flew to Dubai with nerves and excitement tangled together. I remember standing there at the airport, heart racing. Then I saw her, my girl. Her smile lit up the room. No camera could capture how beautiful she looked in that moment. She walked up to me, and when our eyes met, everything else faded. There was no more distance. No more screens. Just us. We hugged like we’d known each other our whole lives. That first embrace said all the things we hadn’t been able to say through text: “I’m real”

What would you do with $20,000?

With $20,000, I’d buy her a beautiful ring to show my love, plan a simple but meaningful wedding, take her on a dream honeymoon, and save the rest to start our life together, a down payment for a home where distance is no longer between us. Every dollar would be for building a future where we wake up next to each other, finally together, side by side, every day.